Because He Lives!

“Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future and live is worth the living just because He lives.”

This song, written by Bill Gaither, gives several applications that result from Jesus resurrection. Because He lives, I can face tomorrow! Jesus’ resurrection brings hope because in His death and resurrection, Jesus defeated the penalty of sin, the finality of death, and the dominion of Satan. Therefore, I can face tomorrow and whatever it brings, because the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in me. The Holy Spirit will give me whatever I need to handle whatever comes. Not only that, Jesus is alive and is interceding for me! I can come boldly to His throne of grace 24/7 to receive mercy and find grace to help me in my times of need.

Because He lives, all fear is gone! The death of Jesus on the cross and the resulting resurrection has God’s love for me written all over it. God’s perfect love for me removes all fear because is God is for me who can be against me. God’s love for me is unconditional, sacrificial, and continual. God’s love is shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit. As I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I am filled with His perfect love. Because of this love, there is no room for fear!

Because He lives, I know He holds the future! I do not know the future. I only have today and need to make the most of today. However, God knows the future. He knows the future plans He has for me. He knows the future plans He has for you. God is ever-present. Our past, present, and future in our perspective is always present for God because He lives in an ever-present state. God is with me today and He will be with me tomorrow, whatever that brings!

Because He lives, my life is worth living! The value is something is determined not but what I think it is worth. It is determined by what someone will pay for it. You might not think your life is worth much. I beg to differ. You have much value because Jesus came and took your place on the cross and rose from the dead so you could receive all that He has for you. You were redeemed not by gold or silver, but by the precious blood of Jesus. This is how much you are worth. Jesus died so you could live. Therefore, your life is worth living. Live it to fullest by pleasing God in everything you say and do!